Spend Christmas at home in Fenland
We're being asked not to form bubbles on Christmas Day.
Last updated 22nd Dec 2020
We're being urged to think twice before forming festive bubbles in Fenland.
Whilst we remain in Tier 2 here, Public Health Cambridgeshire and Peterborough is urging us to stay home and spend time with family and friends online instead of in person.
Meeting up could help to further spread coronavirus and Fenland District Council is backing calls to keep to our own households over Christmas.
Official government guidance for the festive period can be found here.
Council Leader, Cllr Chris Boden, said:
"People in Fenland have done a great job in the fight against coronavirus and have made many, many sacrifices over the past nine months to protect the whole community, but particularly our most vulnerable residents.
"I would urge everyone to think twice about their Christmas plans and not mix with others, particularly elderly and vulnerable relatives, unless it's really necessary. Please stay safe and thank you."
Dr Liz Robin, Director of Public Health for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, added:
"Many of us will be looking forward to Christmas at the end of a long and difficult year. But unfortunately, coronavirus doesn't pay attention to dates in the calendar and will be just as infectious at Christmas as at any other time.
"This Christmas, the safest way to spend time with family and friends is either online, on the phone.
"Some people with elderly or vulnerable relatives have decided to have their family get-together in the spring. By then the people most vulnerable to COVID should have been vaccinated and it will be much safer. For now, we still need to think carefully about how we can keep ourselves and our loved ones safe."
Residents are also reminded that anyone experiencing COVID-19 symptoms needs to self-isolate, including during the Christmas period.